The Supreme Court of India ruled that individuals holding a Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) license can now drive transport vehicles with a gross weight of up to 7,500 kg. This decision removes prior restrictions that prevented LMV license holders from operating such vehicles, which include many passenger and small goods vehicles. The ruling noted there was no evidence linking LMV drivers to higher accident rates on heavier vehicles, aiming to simplify licensing requirements and expand job opportunities for LMV license holders LiveMint.
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